∼ A Full-On Melee ∼
‹ Nyx ›
In the crags of the Spine's tall and innumerable peaks ran a silent but ruthless wind. Nyx felt the cold bite beat at his face, rustling his robes. They were only a quarter up the mountain range, yet breathing was already strenuous with the thin air. It had taken t...
2022-03-10 10:46:22 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Gambit ∼
‹ Eric ›
The cold bite of the Boreas wind coursed through the city streets as sure as the moon hangs silently above. It rustled the black cloth underneath Eric's studded leather armor, the expensive material doing wonders to keep the chill at bay.
Eric had been working as Fre...
2022-03-07 16:41:08 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Manifestation ∼
"You did it!" Nyx was nearly throttled as Aria who had been sitting from across him during his meditation lunged at him. She enveloped him in a firm hug. "It is incredible! I can feel the mana around you being sucked in. Almost as if you are a high-level mage. I was not sure it would work, but you rea...
2022-03-04 05:26:00 +0000 UTC View Post∼ In The Darkness ∼
Aria looked as if she wanted to protest the man further, but any frustration or anger that fueled her courage had run dry. She retreated back into herself, her head hung as her mind fought with new worries.
"Enough talk of that. There's another reason why I've summoned you both. Aria, you'll s...
2022-03-04 05:24:17 +0000 UTC View Post∼ News ∼
‹ Nyx ›
Waddling down the musky and dark hall, his oversized backpack not doing wonders for his balance, Nyx peered into every room he passed. As he was about to arrive at his destination, he glimpsed a familiar figure in one of the rooms. Swiveling on his feet and nearly toppling ov...
2022-03-04 05:22:44 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Escort’s Duty ∼
‹ Eric ›
A firm knock on the door alerted Eric. It was time. Already outfitted and armed, Eric rose to his feet from the bedside where he sat, face solemn as he stared into the large mirror mounted to the wall. A stranger in black looked back. He was decked in black leathe...
2022-02-25 22:59:52 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Measure of Ability ∼
"W-we cannot express h-how grateful we are, Sir Mage." The old man, Harrod, stammered, sweat beading on his wrinkly face. Compared to before, he appeared to be much more uncomfortable in Nyx's presence. In all likelihood more so from the fact that he had single-handedly slaughtered all the bandit...
2022-02-19 23:34:31 +0000 UTC View Post
∼ All In a Day's Work ∼
It was no glorious, epic, or action-filled showdown. It was undignifying, messy, and abrupt as the demon had effortlessly ended the human's life, entirely unable to fight back. In the briefest of moments as the human succumbed, Nyx blinked as he could feel the surge of energy enter his body. Sip...
2022-02-12 23:42:51 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Pastimes of Demon ∼
The gloom of the room seemed to claw at the walls, the lantern fighting a losing battle to cast light upon what hid in the darkness. Nyx scrutinized his surroundings, his golden-yellow eyes peering into it with a searching gaze. They were able to pierce the dark, but not the illusion. The barest o...
2022-02-12 23:20:07 +0000 UTC View Post∼ The Folly of Bandits ∼
In the large hollow of a naturally-formed alcove situated at the tail-end of a gorge that emptied into a small basin, rugged men laughed about and made merry with cheeks aflush. They had partied and celebrated through the night and into the morning, drunk and festive, every single one. Some spl...
2022-02-02 23:49:16 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Indulgent Slaughter ∼
Stumbling around, the bandit knocked over a couple of crates of apples, the green orbs tumbling everywhere. But he simply laughed, rolling around in the mess of stolen items, trying to get back up. Noticing something interesting in the pile of random things, a goofy smile split his flushed face....
2022-01-29 18:48:55 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Opportunity ∼
Despite it being nighttime, worried people were peering out of their doors and windows, watching the soldiers run through the streets. In the distance, the glow of roaring flames could be seen, a plume of smoke silhouetted against the moonlight.
Arriving at the scene, Nyx not far behind the men th...
2022-01-29 18:46:05 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Trouble in Meadesborough ∼
It was closing in on night time. The moon taking to the cloudless sky. Under the gloom of evening, the town of Meadesborough revealed itself as a strange place, even more so up close. From how all the buildings were built in the same dank, dark oak, to the humid mist that hung about the val...
2022-01-25 04:36:19 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Cragspire ∼
At the crackling warmth of a fire, sat two figures enjoying a bowl of something hot and steaming. "So where did you say you were headed?"
"Meadesborough," Nyx said with his scratchy voice around a mouthful of soup, his spoon held pointedly.
"That's in Cragspire, ah- a beautiful place that is."...
2022-01-25 04:35:25 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Welcome to the Family ∼
A knock on the wooden door rang out.
"Come in," A heavy voice responded.
Through the door, stepped Eric. His face and body had healed fast, leaving only light bruising and a split lip to recall the memory of his kidnapping and beating. His expression was unreadable as he glanced ar...
2022-01-17 23:13:05 +0000 UTC View PostA/N - Sorry for the recent delay, have been to the hospital (nothing serious) over the last couple of days, doing some extensive tests that have taken up a lot of energy and time. So as a little recompense, enjoy this extra-long chapter. Should have some new advanced chapters coming up here on Sunday. As always, have a great day/night. 2022-01-14 23:59:10 +0000 UTC View Post
∼ Crossed ∼
Staring into those dead grey eyes as the raith rose to its full horrible height, Nyx's [Mark of Pride] began glowing faintly. The human had left him to be the monster's quarry, letting him escape scotch free. It drove a fit of anger deep within the demon. Not that he had been betrayed and l...
2022-01-11 01:29:30 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Prey and Predators ∼
Stalking along the underbrush of the forest, Nyx taking lead as Ignatius shadowed his movements, the human had his saber drawn as his gaze scanned the surroundings. They were hunting the druggle, Nyx following the scent trails with his keen nose. Nyx could've of course summoned his familiar as it...
2022-01-10 13:30:26 +0000 UTC View Post∼ First Commission ∼
On the winds, gliding under the warm rays of the morning sun, a red bird made its way in search of food. The day had just broken, the sun shining its light on the beautiful winged creature as it cast a small shadow across the canopy of trees, the bird chirping in tune with its brethren. The sound o...
2022-01-09 23:56:50 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Northern Hospitality ∼
The sudden bite of cold splashing into his face sent the darkness reeling from Eric's mind, sputtering as he came to. Wrists aching, head throbbing, and freezing all over, he found himself straining against coarse robes digging into his flesh. He was strapped to a chair. The stale cold air made...
2022-01-09 23:17:03 +0000 UTC View Post∼ The Guild Hall ∼
Feet dragging as he walked, backpack slung over his shoulder and an ache in his back, Ignatius the guide followed along the gnome twirling around as if attempting to look at everything at once. He had been sorely embarrassed after the gnome had swept him on his ass, and although he would not fall so ...
2022-01-05 23:35:57 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Indignant Guides and Arrogant Gnomes ∼
By a busy street and fussing over a small robed figure, who was clearly encumbered, Aria was double-checking everything. "You have your knife, and you remembered your food right? What about the bandages? And-"
"Nyargh! Stop it, I do's - I do's! Stop it already!" Nyx protes...
2022-01-04 10:48:07 +0000 UTC View Post∼ New Ventures, Differing Destinations ∼
Eric was taken aback. "You want me to do what? Join The Stained Tooth and be a spy? Are you insane?"
"Nothing so glamorous. But to have a man on the inside for key moments is often the pivotal point for any confrontation or climax."
"Are you sure they'd want...
2022-01-04 01:59:38 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Dealings ∼
It was silent in the office, only the loud snores of the old man rocking on his chair and the scribbles of the woman in the corner of the office could be heard. The two pairs of vibrant green eyes clashed with each other, a hint of warning and danger as both Eric and Zechariah displayed how clearly they go...
2022-01-04 01:06:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt's done!
I present to you - Nyx, Aria, and Eric in the bowels of the Borean Foothills.
A/N - I'm releasing three chapters over the next couple of hours.
2022-01-03 22:56:30 +0000 UTC View Post∼ The Orphans ∼
Eyes followed the trio as they went, lights from makeshift fires glowing through cracks in the maze of crumbling houses. They all belonged to young teens and kids, wearing the weary of the world's abandonment on their faces. Eric knew that look very well. Every single one of them was an orphan.
"W...
2021-12-29 23:15:49 +0000 UTC View Post∼ The Foothills ∼
It was deathly silent in the dining hall as Matthias Duelaheim used a cloth to dry his drenched hand, wrapping it around the small cuts along his palm. He sighed shakily. "The Stained Tooth? What could they possibly want with you?"
"So you're familiar with them, then?" Eric asked in counter rath...
2021-12-28 23:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Duelaheim ∼
"What's your business?" A man decked in padded armor inquired.
Looking the steadfast guard over, Eric's gaze moved to the mansion behind him. A gated estate of white marble, rising multiple stories high. The oaken structure adorning the colors of the rest of the residences stretching on in a white s...
2021-12-20 04:13:43 +0000 UTC View Post∼ The Product of Upbringing ∼
Having fled the scene of the fight, Eric, Aria, and Nyx moved through the crowds, dodging rushing wagons and merchants too forward for their tastes. Aria and Nyx were happily gnawing away at their sticks of meatballs, the flavor incredible for what it was. Aria, who had eaten the foods fro...
2021-12-18 05:36:20 +0000 UTC View Post∼ Wrought Temper ∼
Crashing to the ground before any of the goons had time to react, the man clutched his nose with blood spilling through his fingers. Looking from the man to Eric, the five thugs seemed like they weren't sure whether they were more surprised or incensed. But the head-honcho quickly settled that. "Who ...
2021-12-16 06:21:37 +0000 UTC View Post